291 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
291 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
291 Purdue Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
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Parisa Samimi

Parisa Samimi

+1(510) 410-4050
$1,048,000
Est. payment /mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,737 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,737 sqft

Price per Sqft $603

Subdivision Upper Kensington

MLS Listing ID 41151181

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1939

Lot Size 4,500 Sqft

Acres 0.1

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

This special property offers a rare chance to own two charming homes on one lot in coveted Kensington, one of East Bay's most beloved hillside neighborhoods. A classic 1939 main residence and a newly renovated legal 1940s one-bedroom cottage makes an ideal in-law, start-up office, or rental. The main home offers wonderful curb appeal with lawn & welcoming courtyard. Inside, period details accompany large picture windows that fill the living space with natural light. The dining room flows effortlessly out to a lovely brick patio that shines when entertaining at night. Enjoy quiet mornings in the delightful eat-in kitchen refreshed with new oak floors, quartz countertops & stainless-steel appliances. Two upper bedrooms, one with filtered golden gate views, share an updated bath. Below, the tandem garage & laundry area offers potential bonus space. Set beyond a lovely brick hardscape, the newly renovated 1940s cottage is truly special with big picture windows, new vaulted ceilings, updated electrical & LED lighting, wide-plank flooring, new kitchen, updated bath & new roof. Other property improvements: past retrofitting, new drainage & sewer system, new sidewalk & expanded driveway for additional two cars! Stroll to Village coffee & shops, top-rated Kensington Elementary, Tilden Park Trails, and AC Transit a few steps away.

Location

State CA

County Contra Costa

Interior

Interior Features Dining Area, Utility Room, Pantry, Updated Kitchen

Heating Forced Air, Wall Furnace

Cooling None

Flooring Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Laminate

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater

Laundry Dryer, In Basement, Washer, Cabinets, Sink

Exterior

Exterior Feature Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool None

View Y/N true

View Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Partial

Total Parking Spaces 4

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Level, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Traditional

Level or Stories Multi/Split

New Construction Yes

Others

Tax ID 5702010058

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Parisa Samimi

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+1(510) 410-4050

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